: scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells especially of the scalp
also
: the condition marked by excessive shedding of such flakes and usually accompanied by itching
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The shampoo is supposed to help control dandruff.
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Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff is an inflammatory response to an imbalance in the scalp microbiome.
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The most significant distinction between dandruff and scalp psoriasis is that psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.12
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Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis can present with similar symptoms.
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff is an inflammatory response to an imbalance in the scalp microbiome.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025
The most significant distinction between dandruff and scalp psoriasis is that psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.12
Scalp Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis
Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis can present with similar symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Healthcare providers can also diagnose dandruff based on a physical exam and scalp inspection.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Dandruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dandruff. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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dandruff
noun
dan·druff
ˈdan-drəf 
: scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells especially of the scalp
also
: the condition marked by the excessive shedding of such flakes
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